They were told that the fight outside Mbargo nightclub was a "sustained episode of significant violence" in which Stokes "lost control".

Mr Stokes has maintained that "at all times he acted in self-defence of himself or others" and believed the force he used was "reasonable and entirely justified". He told jurors he wasn't drunk during the incident, but admitted to drinking at least six vodkas.

The court has heard how Mr Ali sustained "significant injuries", including a broken eye socket.

Bouncer Andrew Cunningham told the court that Stokes was "aggressive" towards him after he refused to let him and his teammate Alex Hales into the club when they returned at 2.08am after first leaving at 12.46am.

The brawl came hours after England's win against the West Indies in a one-day international in Bristol.

Stokes denies affray.

On Tuesday, August 14, Stokes was found not guilty of affray.

Ryan Ali has also found not guilty of the same charge.

Ben Stokes signs for New Zealand province Canterbury in a move certain to fan speculation that the suspended all-rounder is in line for a recall to England's Ashes squad